What
happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
Hot on the tail of the recent announcement of The D4
shows, the two forces of nature that are The Datsuns and The
D4, will collide in Wellington and Napier next March for two
shows that will surely send sonic vibrations through the
tectonic plates of the lower North Island and Hawkes Bay
regions.

Will the shakey capital withstand it ? Will the
Napier show experience a sonic shakedown not felt since 1931
?

DATSUNS and D4 101 ..... - Both bands are old
friends. - Both bands can pinpoint North Shore punk band
Nothing At All! as a strong and early influence. - Both
bands are rooted in their love of sonic rock and roll
mayhem. - Both bands left these shores in 2002 for SXSW
and took their brand of rock and roll to the world. -
Both bands have signature songs not to be played to
mother.

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